Summer Programs

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Summer Programs

Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine hosts summer research programs that focus on a variety of topics such as cancer, diabetes, biomedical engineering, pediatrics, AIDS, physiology, etc. Programs vary in length and many include a stipend.

Gerstner Sloan-Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Summer Undergraduate Research Program

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program is designed for undergraduate and Postbac Premed students interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical sciences. Participants will have the opportunity to perform hands-on research in cutting-edge biomedical research laboratories and work with mentors at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. The program lasts ten weeks and participants receive a stipend and housing.

Kinnos Summer Fellowship

Kinnos, a Columbia alumni founded Brooklyn-based start-up company aiming to protect healthcare workers and patients from infection, seeks chemistry or chemical engineering students to serve as technical interns. Interns will have the opportunity to design and conduct experiments to advance the company's color-changing technology while learning new science and engineering concepts. The position provides a stipend, monthly MetroCard, and potential for full-time employment.

Mount Sinai Hospital

Mount Sinai Hospital seeks students to serve as research volunteers. Volunteers will have the opportunity to assist the professional staff with basic laboratory techniques, maintenance of equipment and supplies, data entry and compilation, and searching of medical databases for scientific references. Positions are unpaid and may be pursued during the academic year or in the summer. Academic year positions are 15 hours per week and require a commitment of four months. Summer positions are part-time (three days per week) and require a commitment of six weeks.

NYU Neuroscience Institute 

The Neuroscience Institute at the New York University School of Medicine is hiring outstanding college graduates as research technicians for positions starting summer 2020. Technicians generally work in a lab for 1-2 years in preparation for applying to graduate school. Research areas include Genetics, Molecular Biology, Developmental biology, Physiology, Neurodegeneration, Systems Neuroscience and Computational Neuroscience. 

Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program

The Pasteur Foundation Summer Internship Program seeks undergraduate students entering their senior year to work on supervised research projects at the Institut Pasteur. Interns will have the opportunity to perform research with a lab mentor and gain international laboratory experience. Ability to speak French is not required. The internship requires a commitment of 10 weeks and interns will be given a stipend to cover travel, housing, and living expenses.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Summer Internship Program

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' Summer Internship Program provides students with the opportunity to learn about the biotechnology industry. Interns serve as part of a research team and learn from senior management about the pharmaceutical industry. Positions are full-time, paid, and last eight to twelve weeks.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program

The POE Program, funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, is a summer research immersion program targeted to students interested in pursuing a career in cancer research, either as a laboratory-based or clinical scientist. Participants will conduct basic or clinical oncology research, take part in research and clinical conferences, and attend a core lecture series designed specifically for them. Participants will also be matched with a faculty mentor who shares their research interests and will participate in the mentor's ongoing research projects. Positions are full-time, include a stipend, and require a commitment of 11 weeks.

Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) at the Keck Graduate Institute 

The SURE program for undergraduate research in biotechnology and bioengineering at Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) provides undergraduate students the opportunity for cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research in various areas including applied molecular and cellular biology, drug discovery and development, bioengineering, computational biology, as well as exposure to related ethics and business topics. Students work side-by-side with current PhD and master’s students in various research labs at KGI.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Kidney Undergraduate Research Program (KURE)

The KURE Program is designed to provide students the opportunity to engage in guided kidney-related research with a mentor. Students will be able to attend seminars and workshops during the eight-week program. Students will also have the opportunity to shadow some of the physicians in the clinic. At the end of the program, students will present their summer research at the KURE oral symposium.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Summer in Biomedical Sciences Program (SIBS)

The SIBS program is designed for students who are interested in learning about careers in the biomedical sciences while becoming integrated members of a vibrant clinical and scientific community. Each student will work in a different laboratory on a research project that is directly supervised by the senior scientist or a senior member of the research group, and will participate in a seminar series designed to give insight into the basic and clinical science aspects of common diseases. The program lasts eight weeks and participants receive a stipend and housing.

University of Massachusetts Combined Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity

The University of Massachusetts Medical School Combined Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity is a non-credit, ten-week, structured research experience sponsored by UMMS Office of School Services. The program consists of hands-on laboratory research with an investigator servings as a mnetor, role model, and advisor. Participants receive a $4,000 stipend funded by the NIH and the UMMS Office of Research.

Weill Cornell Medical College Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program is designed to provide students with deeper insight into the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect the health of traditionally under-served groups. Through the experiences of laboratory or clinical research, participants learn how to pursue a specific research problem under the supervision of a faculty member, providing an early education into basic research techniques applicable to any area of medicine. Participants will also attend lectures and participate in rounds with advanced year students. The program lasts seven weeks and participants receive a stipend and housing.

UM-Smart Undergraduate Summer Research Program

The UM-SMART program offers students an opportunity to participate in biomedical research and gain exposure to clinical medicine at Michigan Medicine. Fellows will work full-time in a basic research laboratory under the mentorship of a research faculty member. The 10-week program is aimed at students who have some amount of basic and mechanistic research experience related to medicine and are interested in gaining more experience to advance their career goals. UM-SMART is not intended for students seeking clinical research experience on human subjects.

California School of Podiatric Medicine Summer Immersion Program

The California School of Podiatric Medicine at Samuel Merritt University offers a three-day workshop to provide students the opportunity to explore the profession of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. Students will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and students, participate in an MCAT workshop, and gain tips and strategies for peak performance. Students will also gain hands-on experience in learning how to cast and suture and sports taping. Additionally, the program will cover cost of travel to the San Francisco for participants outside the local region.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp 

The MDA Summer Camp invites students to volunteer and join MDA's mission of transforming the lives of children with neuromuscular diseases. MDA hosts camp sessions across the country for children between the ages of 8 and 17 that are diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease covered under MDA’s program of services. Camp volunteer selection and application review is managed through MDA for some sessions while other sessions manage volunteer selection and applications by the camp facilities directly. MDA Summer Camp volunteer applications are available online now and interested students are encouraged to apply early due to spots filling early. After filling out the questionnaire, application should watch the MDA’s HIPAA training video and then begin the application process. 

Note that the majority of the Eastern PA campers will be attending one of the following camp weeks:

Happiness is Camping, Hardwick, NJ, June 13-19
Variety Club, Worcester, PA, June 13-19
Happiness is Camping, Hardwick, NJ, August 1-7
Happiness is Camping, Hardwick, NJ, August 8-14
Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus, Rush, NY, June 27-July 3

If you have any questions during the application process, please contact [email protected] or Ed Granger at [email protected] or 717-875-9133.

Summer Pharmacy Institute

The UIC College of Pharmacy at Rockford offers current students and recent graduates the opportunity to explore different areas of the pharmacy profession at the five-day Summer Pharmacy Institute. The Institute includes a full-day workshop devoted to current trends, research, and activities in the hospital, ambulatory care, industry/research & development, community, and professionalism aspects of a pharmacy career. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

SUNY Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine Discover Dental School (DDS) Summer Scholars Program

DDS Summer Scholars Program provides predental undergraduate students the opportunity gain hands-on experience in the field. Students will be working at the Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine's pre-clinical laboratory and will discover what the preclinical courses of dental school are like. The program provides opportunities for students to meet with the director of admissions and current faculty and students. The program lasts for five days and there is a fee to apply and participate.

Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures (VIDA)

VIDA offers students the opportunity to practice rural medicine in field clinics serving isolated populations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Students will interview patients, record vitals, administer physical exams and primary care under the supervision of licensed physicians. A variety of programs are offered and Spanish is not a prerequisite. Programs last between nine and fifteen days.

Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Enrichment Summer Program

The Enrichment Summer Program is designed to provide academic advancement and career knowledge to undergraduate students interested in veterinary medicine. Participants will gain field and clinical experiences, receive preparation for veterinary medicine, receive mentoring from faculty, attend seminars on leadership and communication, and prepare for the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). The program lasts approximately three weeks and there is no fee to participate.

Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Program

The Adventures in Veterinary Medicine Program is designed to provide participants with a realistic look at what attending veterinary school is like, and what opportunities are available within the profession. Participants will shadow fourth year DVM candidates as they perform their rotations in the Foster Hospital for Small Animals, the Hospital for Large Animals, and the Tufts Wildlife Clinic. Participants will also attend lectures and presentations on specialty fields and important topics in veterinary medicine, participate in laboratories, and have the opportunity to receive one-on-one admissions counseling. Students will be able to work hands-on with animals on the Cummings School Farm, give a clinical exam to a dog, and practice bandaging and suturing. The program lasts five days and there is a fee to participate.

Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures (VIDA)

VIDA offers students the opportunity to practice rural medicine in field clinics serving isolated populations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Students will interview patients, record vitals, administer physical exams and primary care under the supervision of licensed physicians. A variety of programs are offered and Spanish is not a prerequisite. Programs last between nine and fifteen days.

Georgetown School of Medicine Innovation Associate Program

The Georgetown School of Medicine Innovation Associate Program is a fast-paced, start-up styled team consisting of undergraduate, graduate, and recent graduates from all disciplines implementing design thinking and entrepreneurial efforts to shape inclusion initiatives at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. We collaborate to generate new, innovative approaches on mission-critical projects that vary widely from developing local pipeline programs to curriculum changes in medical school education. We are social entrepreneurs who explore diversity strategies across different sectors (tech, education, business) and adapt them to the school of medicine.

Frontier Nursing Courier Internship Program

The Frontier Nursing Courier Internship program offers students the opportunity to shadow healthcare practitioners in rural and underserved communities in Appalachia. Participants will also lead at least one special project and engage directly with the community. This program will provide the opportunity to gain insight into the healthcare sector and the challenges and opportunities of public health work in underserved communities. The program lasts two months and there is a fee to participate.

New York-Presbyterian Lang Youth Medical Program

The Lang Youth Medical Program provides students with the opportunity to work as educators in the Washington Heights and Inwood communities helping young adults realize their college and career aspirations, especially in the health sciences. Educators are responsible for developing, modifying, and implementing the Lang Youth curriculum, and must supervise Lang Youth scholars at all times at the Medical Center and on field trips. Positions are full-time, paid, and require a commitment of one month.

Rural Premedical Internship Program

The Rural Premedical Internship Program at Michigan State Medical School is a self-directed summer experience for premedical students with an interest in rural medicine. The program seeks to give each student an introduction to rural medicine while working on activities designed to strengthen medical school applications and interview skills. The program includes 40 hours of physician shadowing, 12 hours of rural community service, and group sessions with other interns.

Camp Kesem

Camp Kesem is a national program that offers week-long, cost-free summer camps for children whose parents have been affected by cancer. Student chapter leaders are responsible for organizing the program through planning, fund-raising and marketing during the year, and serve as counselors at individual summer camps. Positions are unpaid.

Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training Fellowship (MHIRT)

The MHIRT Fellowship provides students the opportunity to participate in a fully funded 11-week summer program at various international training sites including Cameroon, the Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Kenya, Lesotho, and Swaziland. The program is designed to expose students to global health and health disparities research, provide training in qualitative and quantitative research methods, provide hands-on, mentored research experience, and provide access to career and academic counseling. The program will last 11 weeks culminating in a poster presentation in NYC in the final week. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet at least one of the NIH-defined criteria for membership in an "underrepresented or minority group". Students will be provided a stipend.

Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures (VIDA)

VIDA offers students the opportunity to practice rural medicine in field clinics serving isolated populations in Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Students will interview patients, record vitals, administer physical exams and primary care under the supervision of licensed physicians. A variety of programs are offered and Spanish is not a prerequisite. Programs last between nine and fifteen days.

Columbia University Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP)

SPHSP is designed to increase students' interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical science careers, and those from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine are especially encouraged to apply. Participants gain direct exposure to the practice of public health, participate in a GRE preparatory course, attend lectures, and take field trips. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Academic Summer Program Integrating Resources for Excellence (ASPIRE)

ASPIRE is designed to prepare and support pre-medical students who want to pursue a career in medicine and have a desire to advocate for underserved communities. Participants will attend faculty lectures, perform weekly community service activities, receive professional development training, and have the opportunity to shadow physicians. The program lasts five weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and meal assistance.

University of Michigan Future Public Health Leaders Program (Michigan FPHLP)

Michigan FPHLP is a 10-week summer residential program for underrepresented college students and recent graduates who are looking for a meaningful introduction to public health. It is a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) to address the shortage of diversity in the public health workforce. No public health experience is required.

UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program

The UCLA Public Health Scholars Training Program provides undergraduates students the opportunity to explore public health related issues through hands-on training, workshops, and leadership and professional development. Scholars will have the opportunity to work with diverse community-based organizations, health systems, and government agencies that focus on health equity. Throughout the program, scholars will also receive mentorship from graduate students and faculty. The program requires a commitment of eight weeks and participants receive a stipend, housing, some on campus meals, and a metro pass.

Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health

The Vanderbilt Program for LGBTQ Health is designed to provide students with the opportunity for personal and professional development to become leaders in LGBTQ health and research. The program works to address health disparities for LGBTQ patients and improve LGBTQ patient care. The program requires a commitment of ten weeks.

Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine Summer Programs

Case Western Reserve University's School of Medicine hosts summer research programs that focus on a variety of topics such as cancer, diabetes, biomedical engineering, pediatrics, AIDS, physiology, etc. Programs vary in length and many include a stipend.

Columbia University Summer Public Health Scholars Program (SPHSP)

SPHSP is designed to increase students' interest in and knowledge of public health and biomedical science careers, and those from groups traditionally underrepresented in medicine are especially encouraged to apply. Participants gain direct exposure to the practice of public health, participate in a GRE preparatory course, attend lectures, and take field trips. Participants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The program lasts ten weeks and includes a stipend, housing, and travel assistance.

Health Careers Internship Program (HCIP)

HCIP is for students who want to gain exposure to health careers. Students will work as interns in community-based health and health-related organizations to gain hands-on experience learning about health careers and the health issues faced by underserved communities. The program lasts six weeks.

Massachusetts General Hospital Summer Research Trainee Program (SRTP)

SRTP is designed for students from groups underrepresented in medicine who are interested in pursuing a career in academic medicine or biomedical research. Under the guidance and mentorship of an investigator, participants will undertake an original research project that matches their research and career interests. Participants will also attend weekly seminars, have the opportunity to shadow clinicians, and prepare a presentation of their work at the completion of the program. The program lasts eight weeks and includes a stipend and housing.

Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training (MIHRT) Fellowship

MIHRT is for students seeking an international research opportunity in global health. The program is a fully-funded 11-week summer program during which fellows will receive training in New York City, and will carry out a research project in one of five countries (Dominican Republic, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kenya, or Swaziland). The program also includes career and graduate admissions counseling.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Pediatric Oncology Education (POE) Program

The POE Program, funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute, is a summer research immersion program targeted to students interested in pursuing a career in cancer research, either as a laboratory-based or clinical scientist. Participants will conduct basic or clinical oncology research, take part in research and clinical conferences, and attend a core lecture series designed specifically for them. Participants will also be matched with a faculty mentor who shares their research interests and will participate in the mentor's ongoing research projects. Positions are full-time, include a stipend, and require a commitment of eleven weeks.

Summer Program for Under-Represented Students (SPURS)

The SPURS Program at CUMC provides intense research fellowship experiences to provide meaningful training in biomedical research and enhance students' ability to achieve a career in biomedical research and/or medicine by pursuing an advanced degree. Students receive in-depth training in biomedical research methodology and have the opportunity to attend a series of scientific and motivational talks. Positions are full-time and include a stipend.

Summer Translational Aging Research for Undergraduates (STAR U) at Columbia University

STAR U is an NIH-funded summer research program aimed towards providing students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in the biomedical sciences, with research experience in neuroscience and aging, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Any undergraduate student from a diverse background who is interested in pre-med/neuroscience is welcome to apply.The program is 8 weeks

SUNY Downstate Medical Center Summer Research Program

The Undergraduate Summer Research Program offered by the Office of Diversity Education and Research is a program for students who have been underrepresented in biomedical and health professions. Students will conduct research under the direction of a faculty member based on availability of research opportunities and mutual interests of the student and faculty member. Students will be required to give an oral presentation at the conclusion of the summer. Students will have the opportunity to conduct clinical and basic science research, present original scientific findings to the broader community, and learn about health disparities and social determinants of health. Positions are full-time, include a stipend, and require a commitment of eight weeks.

University of Alabama at Birmingham Preparation for Graduate and Medical Education (PARAdiGM)

The PARAdiGM program offers undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds the opportunity to participate in an actively funded biomedical research program for two summers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Students will work with faculty mentors and shadow clinician-investigators in their clinics, as well as on in-patient rounds. Students will receive instruction in essay writing, MCAT preparation, and career skills. By the end of the first summer in the program, students will write an abstract, and participate in both local and national presentations of their research results.

University of Michigan Future Public Health Leaders Program (Michigan FPHLP)

Michigan FPHLP is a 10-week summer residential program for underrepresented college students and recent graduates who are looking for a meaningful introduction to public health. It is a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Office of Minority Health and Health Equity (OMHHE) to address the shortage of diversity in the public health workforce. No public health experience is required.

Weill Cornell Medical College Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program

The Gateways to the Laboratory Summer Program is designed for freshmen or sophomores, who wish to pursue the combined MD-PhD degree, an opportunity to do independent research at either Weill Cornell Medical College, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, or The Rockefeller University in NYC. Students will have the opportunity to participate in weekly journal clubs, scrub into surgeries at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and receive mentorship from a current MD-PhD student. At the conclusion of the program, students will give an oral, written, and poster presentation of their research in front of family, friends, and colleagues. The program lasts ten weeks and participants receive a stipend, housing, and reimbursment for travel expenses.

Weill Cornell Medical College Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program

The Travelers Summer Research Fellowship Program is designed to provide students with deeper insight into the field of medicine, including issues that greatly affect the health of traditionally under-served groups. Through the experiences of laboratory or clinical research, participants learn how to pursue a specific research problem under the supervision of a faculty member, providing an early education into basic research techniques applicable to any area of medicine. Participants will also attend lectures and participate in rounds with advanced year students. The program lasts seven weeks and participants receive a stipend and housing.

Premedical Urban Leaders Summer Enrichment (PULSE) Program

The PULSE program allows students from underrepresented and/or educationally and financially disadvantaged backgrounds exposure to medial professions. The program does not offer college credit. PULSE offers students academic, clinical, research and service learning opportunities focused on Urban medicine. The program lasts during six weeks during the summer at Rowan University.